Convert long cubit to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 long cubit = 0.000287828947368421 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 long cubit to NM (UK):
15 long cubit = 15 × 0.000287828947368421 NM (UK) = 0.00431743421052632 NM (UK)
Long Cubit to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
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Long Cubit
A long cubit is an ancient unit of length, slightly longer than the common cubit. Its length varied but was often around 20.6 inches.
History/Origin
The long cubit, or royal cubit, was used in ancient Egypt for monumental construction.
Current Use
The long cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.